Pokémon, explained for parents
Short, jargon-free articles that explain what your child is actually doing. Start here and the cards, decks and tournaments all begin to make sense.
Australia has a world champion: Jake Ng wins the Senior Division at Worlds 2026
Jake Ng went to San Francisco ranked fifth among Oceania Seniors and came home the world champion, and he did it on the cheapest competitive deck in the format. Here is what happened, and why the 2027 Worlds in Singapore changes the maths for our families.
10 September 2026 · 6 min read
The strategy behind Pokémon, and why the best players keep winning
Played at the top level, Pokémon sits closer to chess or mahjong than to a children's card game. Here is how the strategy runs, from deck selection through every decision in a match, and why the same players keep reaching the top tables.
28 June 2026 · 13 min read
The hidden maths in Pokémon, and why it is so good for your child
Every game of Pokémon is a maths puzzle in disguise: 60 cards, 6 prizes, 7 in your hand, and a string of fractions deciding what you draw. Here is the maths behind it all, explained simply, with the working shown.
28 June 2026 · 12 min read
What is an Intentional Draw, and why do players agree to tie?
At a tournament your child may hear two players agree to an ID, or Intentional Draw. Here is what that means, when the rules allow it, and why a deliberate tie can be the smart, fair move.
28 June 2026 · 6 min read
How a Pokémon deck actually works, explained for parents
Your child talks about decks, Prizes, abilities and ex cards. Here is what all of it means, why some cards cost more, and how to tell a good deck from a pile of favourites.
28 June 2026 · 7 min read
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